Award-Winning History Tutors serving Newton, MA

Empowering students one creative idea at a time.

...and MLA documentation styles. In addition to working in writing centers, I also have many years experience teaching writing in the classroom to students of all levels and backgrounds. Over my teaching career, I have held positions at highly selective private schools, public colleges and universities. I have also tutored high school students from public, charter, and private schools. I continue to engage my students to become stronger writers and strive to do their best...

...University. I graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science. I enjoy helping students parse problems into manageable chunks and build confidence in approaching problems. I hope to be able to go above and beyond in ensuring that any confusions held by the student are addressed in full. The ability to think critically about problems is empowering, and I aim to instill this in anyone I may tutor. I am most...

...that my passion for learning in general translates to a greater satisfaction gained from teaching, no matter the subject. In my spare time, I read, listen to a huge range of music, dance, and write and edit with a group of friends who are similarly passionate about the written word. I am also active in the figure skating world, competing with my synchronized skating team and traveling to competitions that I have been invited to...

...at the VA Rehabilitation Hospital. I am passionate about the health sciences and helping students achieve their academic goals. I am an original Harry Potter nerd and a sports fanatic. In my leisure time I enjoy being outdoors, watching sports, cooking, community volunteering and playing with dogs! How I can help you I've likely been in your shoes. I've been the student who has been frustrated with difficult assignments and seemingly useless subjects. However, through...

...Most of my teaching and tutoring experience comes in reading, history, education, and test prep, though I am also able to assist in maths and science at the elementary levels. I assisted professors in teaching history and education classes through a university, and I worked in teaching reading to elementary school-aged children. I am a professional writer with four manuscripts currently pending publication and more contracts coming in all of the time. I am pursuing...

...of Spelman College where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and International Relations. Upon graduating from Spelman, I obtained a Masters of Education from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA. Literacy (English Language Arts) and Foreign Languages are my passions. I am bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish fluently! As a world traveller, this skill has been extremely useful, especially for my regular travels to Spain, Cuba, and other Spanish-speaking countries. I am a...

...learn to write well. I enjoy helping students acquire the skills that will allow them to express themselves clearly and fluidly. I take a similar approach to teaching reading, literature, and math. When working with students, I do all I can do demystify the process of learning a subject, working with them to uncover its inner logic and obtain the tools and knowledge they need to succeed as students. Finally, I think that learning is...

...helping students learn this fascinating language. Studying Latin provides us with an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of ancient Rome, a culture which directly informs American society in so many ways. I have extensive tutoring experience: I served as a tutor to my brother in high school and to my classmates in my undergraduate years. My tutoring style emphasizes a clear and direct approach which helps to clarify Latin grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. I...

...students of varying nationalities. I am currently in my first year in Boston Universitys Pardee School Master of Arts in International Affairs program where I will also receive a certificate in African Studies. Outside of academia, I enjoy exploring where I live, spending time with new and old friends, and reading. Just as my personal interests are diverse so are the subjects that I teach. However, my favorite subjects to teach are SAT Math and...

I am passionate about teaching and ensuring that my students can get something valuable out of my sessions.

...to work on reading, writing, public speaking, French, history and even test prep. I love exploring new ideas, practicing languages, and learning about other times. Tutoring is not just a chance to catch up or review materials but also an opportunity for collaboration, participation and the development of ideas, knowledge and learning strategies. I like taking an interactive approach with students and making sure that everyone stays engaged and that students work through materials themselves....

...dialogue between instructor and student, fostering foundational understanding and encouraging independent exploration. The ideal learning moment occurs when a student's insight expands beyond the instructor's knowledge, revealing new perspectives. Creating daily classroom dialogue, marked by student engagement through questions and peer or instructor interaction, is a primary goal. This engagement evolves into discussions where students connect the material to their experiences, enhancing understanding. Achieving this requires active facilitation, not just open discussion. Employing visual aids...

...a 2016 graduate of Mount Holyoke College where I double majored in biology and economics. I have experience tutoring students from the elementary school level to the college level. Prior to signing up as an online tutor, I taught English to an elementary school student who had recently emigrated from Latin America, taught math to a middle school student with an IEP, taught math and science to high school students, and was hired by my...

Rick is a veteran journalist and teacher. He has been teaching SAT preparation since 2003, and is currently teaching English at high school in Massachusetts. He is licensed in Massachusetts to teach English and History at the middle- and high-school levels. Rick's chief teaching strengths are in writing mechanics and reading comprehension. He is also highly knowledgeable of American history, government, politics, and civics.

I aim to be a coach as well as a tutor, that way we can best succeed through difficult subject matter.

...College, where I study math and philosophy (and a little bit of computer science for fun). I scored a 2380 on my SAT, and enjoy teaching students the skills necessary to excel at their own SATs and other standardized tests. I also have experience helping students academically at the middle school and high school levels, primarily with math and English classes. As a tutor, I strive to make concepts intuitive and easily understandable. My goal...

...law school, I worked as a Law Clerk for a trial level judge first in family court, then in the criminal division, and then, finally, in the civil division. In both college and law school, I pursued a course of study that engaged my interests in United States social and political history, United States government, and which allowed me to develop my writing skills. I began tutoring other law students while I was in law...

I recently graduated from Brown University with a degree in American History. I have extensive experience tutoring students to prepare for the SAT and SAT subject tests in US History and Literature, as well as teaching and tutoring students of all ages in after-school programs and religious school. I'm excited to work with you or your child either on standardized test preparation or on generally improving performance in history, English, and social studies!